Casper Caan: Last Chance (Hot Chip Remix)

English synth-pop act Hot Chip has reworked NYC-based electronic artist Casper Caan’s debut single, “Last Chance.” The dance-floor-ready remix blossoms from a minimal but buoyant bop into an all-out party. Hot Chip says in a statement, “Something about the melody and Casper’s voice reminded us of New Order so they became an important reference for the remix. We really enjoyed making it!”

The Vital Role of Longfin Squids’ Giant Nerve Fibers to Neuroscience

In 2020, a group of scientists at Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory used the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 to disable a gene in the Doryteuthis squid (aka the longfin squid). This milestone comes after years of neuroscience developments derived from this particular underwater creature and its dual nerve fibers, called axons. Research on these axons has provided insight into everything from simple nerve signaling to the …

Upstate Art Weekend’s 2021 Programming

61 venues across six counties that express the vast cultural richness of Upstate New York

For anyone already enthusiastic about the cultural richness of the Catskills and the Hudson Valley, and for those curious to explore the wide array of arts destinations scattered across Upstate New York, the 2021 program for UPSTATE ART WEEKEND gives reason to rejoice. From thought-provoking solo shows at independent galleries to large-scale outdoor works at sculpture parks, 61 venues come together from 27-29 August this year. Once again organized …